I was quite surprised and pleased to receive a nomination for the Liebster award from fellow blogger Alexa Lardieri. Thanks so much Alexa! You should definitely stop over and check out her blog. Alexa’s blog, Alexa Lardieri, A Journalism major’s early work, is a great mix of her published work as well as …

Moving to a new area is full of challenges and surprises. Even within the US, moving from state to state often requires a period of some adjustment. Years of experiencing these changes gave me something of a false sense of preparedness when we moved overseas. I was accustomed to setting up a new routine, seeking …

With the sun shining through the trees on the edges of the meticulously groomed park, it is hard to imagine the events that transpired on these fields in the not so distant past. But if you look closely amid the landscaped grounds, you’ll find overgrown fighting positions reminding you it wasn’t always such an idyllic setting. …

Sunday’s overcast morning may have transitioned to a rainy afternoon, but we managed to fit in an early visit to the Regensburger Dult before the weather turned. According to the website, the Dult, has occurred in Regensburg since the 10th century as a combination of a market and a fest. It is a much beloved tradition, …

There are a lot of attractions in Germany that you won’t find anywhere in the States. I’m not talking about the castles, medieval walled cities, or towering cathedrals. While those are all uniquely European, I am talking about places like Affenberg – Monkey Mountain. Paying it a visit when you are newly arrived in the …